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smirkymonkey

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35. Well, you were right!

Reply to MiniMe (Reply #27)

Sun Apr 18, 2021, 08:14 PM

Apr 2021

She was just being stubborn! She finally went this morning w/ no problem. Right on a sidestreet w/ no problem. I praised her up and down and gave her a treat.

I had a feeling it was stress/anxiety. I am so happy that she is ok and that it is nothing more serious!

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Any dog experts here? [View all] smirkymonkey Apr 2021 OP

A couple of years ago, my family was on a long trip MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #1

Thank you! I definitely sense that she is stressed and that it's not physical. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #6

Best of luck! MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #8

Not an expert but SharonClark Apr 2021 #2

That is a great idea! Rorey Apr 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author targetpractice Apr 2021 #11

Unfortunately, they live in Maine and I live in Boston, and I don't have a car. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #10

Children are known to sometimes "withhold" solid waste because of emotional distress or anxiety, so tblue37 Apr 2021 #3

TBH, I am the same way whenever I go away to visit as well. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #12

she's stressed, one imavoter Apr 2021 #4

Great tips Rorey Apr 2021 #7

I live in a studio, so I don't think she is going behind furniture or I would smell it, but I will smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #13

it's good of you to help imavoter Apr 2021 #15

If your sister does call MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #21

Is this dog, by chance, a Doberman? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #9

Hi Sheltie Lover! No, she is a Swiss Mountain Dog, but a very large dog and I do think she is smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #14

Beautiful Breed! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #17

I don't have anything to add Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #16

Thanks Diamond Dog! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #19

About the puddles on your balcony. MuseRider Apr 2021 #18

Thank you, MuseRider! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #22

Is there a park near you where people routinely walk dogs? mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #20

Yes, I am only a few blocks away from the Boston Common and the Public Gardens and smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #23

You can try putting a shirt/sweatshirt on her (if you can find one to fit)... demmiblue Apr 2021 #24

Put some treats in your pocket and mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #33

Yes, good idea! I just got the treats I ordered for her today and she loves them. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #37

One of my dogs only likes to pee/poo while not on a leash. Laffy Kat Apr 2021 #25

I wish we had enclosed dog runs here like they do in NYC, that could be it but I am too smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #29

Also, if you are having a hard time controlling her (and if the leash is long enough): demmiblue Apr 2021 #26

Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #32

Make sure that if she does go in front of you, you make a fool out of yourself praising her MiniMe Apr 2021 #27

Oh yes, I definitely will! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #30

You may need to wait her out. MiniMe Apr 2021 #34

Well, you were right! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #35

That's great! MiniMe Apr 2021 #38

Calling a vet is a good idea MOMFUDSKI Apr 2021 #28

Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #31

Thank you everyone for your help and advice! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #36